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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1915
Page
5
Market report notes cash wheat prices easing while mixed factors affect corn and feed grains. Dressed beef futures show weakness as receipts of wheat and hogs influence market tone, with slight declines in several futures contracts and attention to nearby settlements.
In a Kansas trial, Dr. Ferreil testified that McElhenny was killed by a single shot from a double barrel shotgun and that a different weapon would have left no holes in the screen. Maude McElhenney was to testify as the case moved forward, with others detailing the night of the assassination and possible escape routes.
In a quiet church column, readers learn that ongoing rain has slowed plastering on the elavelis but a few sunny days may speed completion. Two new members, Nathan Hinshaw and Rev Mrs Haworth, attended a quarter by tran and return with news of services. A Dime Tea Social by the Ladies Aid is announced at the chotel with public invited.
The Mississippi anti fraternity statute, enacted in 112, is challenged as unconstitutional. Wael, former leader at Millsaps College, seeks admission to the University of Mississippi arguing the law denies him rights by banning Greek organizations. The suit asserts discrimination in honors and diplomas between former nonfraternity students and later fraternity members.
Eudora B F D No 4 residents Mr and Mrs dates Penner entertained a group of Prairie Center friends at supper Friday evening. Miss Myrtle Léamer visited her aunt Mrs Skate Pellette for one night last week. Henry Bariz spent Sundays with family at Endora.
Mrs Paxton contacted daughter Mrs Will Warsop as family gathered Monday afternoon. The Grange met last Saturday with strong attendance and four new members joined. Mr and Mrs Clarence Hailaid and others attended events at various homes. A funeral for nephew Mr Scolfield was held at Gardner on Monday.
A reader expresses gratitude for Lawrence’s new traffic rules noting safer streets for horse and buggy travel and belief the ordinance helps prevent wrecks. The writer urges enforcement and hopes the rules remain in effect.
Three white men face charges after a chaotic shooting incident described in fragmented text. The event allegedly involved a potive Tash and a Sgaust Dol tone, with a noon court appearance noted for the accused.
A brief market note indicates local peas from Minis wagton Junebs were transported to the cannery today. Growers report Lat thre erp was not seriously injured by the wet weather, suggesting minimal crop damage despite the rain.
Fragmentary text from a Merchants gathering last night shows scattered names and figures. Readable elements include McBane Bryant and references to a person named Cevhard with a numeric figure 50 and cryptic phrases suggesting a sales or attendance count.
Children enjoyed a special Children’s Day program at Trinity Lutheran Church Averysnteresting weathering confusion in the text. The church was decorated with ribbons and a large prize or gift presented to the children during the Sunday event.
Fragmentary OCR notes indicate Hotiviile of the purchases department of Santa Beathi cane with Mr and Abrs We Simous and families in a few hours yesterday afternoon.
Citizens debate tuberculin testing and dairy health standards as Dr. Jake J. Sippey objects to earlier statements while Dr. Sippey defends test accuracy. Meeting also addresses water standing issues, sewer concerns, and a resignation of Howard Baltz as secretary to the city.
The notice notes Crocker returning from an extended stay in Los Angeles and purchasing land near the city, with nearby properties connected to shoestrims. Bee House Avacia House at 1547 Tennessee is being enlarged with new rooms and remodels. Lin wood and So tischon house receive related developments as part of ongoing local changes. Flo in Los Angeles expresses unline faith in the region.
il Woodhead's illness improves after return from California. Motter, a St Joseph commercial traveler, plans to move his barge to Kansas. Penney of Arcola and Hlinvis promote dairy stock improvements. Areole is county seat, with dairy association plans. Henry Bergin and A Bonner are in town for medical studies and veterinary work. Staiph Brooke shifts from city high school duties to higher education posts in Missouri. Harley Wales visits, plans for Colorado shipment, and property in Clinton. Numerous scattered notes on residents and upcoming visits fill the column.
Charles Geodeagh of Baxter Kansas plans to attend the Haskell Institute commencement. Wallace Wrenel of Stockton California visits to see the university and local points of interest. His stepson, formerly a resident of Iowa, influenced his curiosity about Lawrence. Wrenvl plans another visit coming from Denver via Iowa routes.
Reports say Mackensen’s forces advanced along the front from Cheryniawa to Steniawa, extending their gains 70 kilometers. Allied lines claimed heavy artillery actions with Italian and French units under General Linsengen. Seventeen thousand prisoners reported taken. new gains unsettled.
Zurich report notes a Vienna paper the Neue Freie Presse criticizes America for selling war munitions to the Entente powers. The piece, appearing with government suppression, claims Americans have supplied a billion dollars worth of war materials to Austria and Germany’s foes. It alleges church leaders in America oppose the Allies.
The readable lines urge that munitions do not bring peace and note many voices demand cessation of hostilities with Germany. The land described as Bethlehem is cited as a place from which the world can gain new salvation, reflecting a religious or pacifist sentiment amid war context.
For sale a Ford toaring car in good repair. Located on Lae Hampshire Street.
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